Staff Vacancies
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Thank you for your interest in working for St Hugh’s. Choosing the right place to work is extremely important and we welcome applicants who are looking to join a school with a reputation for excellence in all that we do and a sense of community at our core. Working at St Hugh's means joining an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented team whose focus is on ensuring that our pupils find their talents, uphold our values and are prepared for life ahead.
Current vacancies are listed below.
Charlotte Glover, HR Officer
WORKING AT ST HUGH'S
St Hugh's is a highly regarded co-educational day and boarding school with 350 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford. In June 2025, the Headmaster and Governors announced that St Hugh's would be opening a Senior School in September 2026. It is a very exciting time to be joining St Hugh's. At St Hugh's we aim to give all our children academic and pastoral excellence in a friendly environment in which each child can discover what they are good at and, therefore, thrive and gain confidence in themselves.
Successful candidates will be welcomed into an outstanding, hard-working, and collaborative team who aim to give all our children an academic and pastoral experience in a nurturing environment with wide ranging facilities. Each child is, therefore, able to discover what they are good at, thrive and gain confidence in themselves.
We offer excellent benefits, including a competitive salary on our own salary scale with scope for progression, an outstanding working environment in our beautiful estate with easy access to transport links and being part of our vibrant and supportive community.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
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Graduate assistant (sport and academic)
Start date: Autumn term 2026
Salary - competitive depending on experience
This is an exciting opportunity for a recent university graduate who is interested in developing a career in teaching. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, assisting and leading with teaching in the Sports Department and in academic lessons, and support in other areas of school, as required.
We are recruiting for one vacancy, initially on a one-year fixed term contract. Subject to successful completion of probation in the first year and if we have an appropriate vacancy into the future, there may be an opportunity for this to be extended. We may also be open to discussions about supporting you through a teaching qualification in a second year at St Hugh’s.
At St Hugh's we aim to give all our children academic and pastoral excellence in a friendly environment in which each child can discover what they are good at and, therefore, thrive and gain confidence in themselves.
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found on https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than midday on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Interviews will take place on Monday 16th and Friday 20th March 2026 We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.
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Part time school counsellor
Start Date - September 2026
We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and appropriately qualified School Counsellor to join our dedicated pastoral team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a meaningful role in supporting the wellbeing of pupils across all age ranges, from our youngest children in Nursery to students aged 16+.
You will be part of a caring, forward-thinking school committed to nurturing the wellbeing of its pupils. This is an opportunity to shape and grow a counselling service that makes a genuine difference in young lives.
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found on https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than midday on Tuesday 17th March 2026. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
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catering assistant
Start Date - as soon as possible
An opportunity has arisen for a hard-working, reliable, friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our onsite catering team at St Hugh’s School.
Working hours - Monday to Friday inclusive 9.00am to 5.00pm with 30 minutes unpaid break. Working 34 weeks per year based around term time.
Your role will be to work within the in-house catering team, collaborating closely with the team to produce freshly prepared lunches for pupils and school staff. The successful candidate will be flexible and hardworking. You will be welcomed onto an enthusiastic, collaborative and dynamic team. Previous catering experience in a similar environment is desirable although full training will be given.
To apply, please complete and return the application form which can be found on https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References may be taken up before interview. Online social media checks will be completed on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our School recruitment page at https://www.st-hughs.co.uk/news/staff-vacancies
Applications will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than 10.00am on Monday 9th February 2026. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process, so early applications are encouraged.
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CASUAL LIFEGUARDS
Working alongside the Lettings and Commercial Manager you will oversee the smooth operations of the swimming pool and wider School site. This is an expanding area of the School programme, and presents our team with many opportunities to work in a variety of wide ranging and varied tasks.
There are no prerequisite requirements for this job. We are looking for the right person to fit with our team dynamic. The successful candidate will be expected to complete a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) if they don’t already hold one, as well as have good customer service and teamworking skills. The School will pay for any training required to be able to fulfil this roles functions and once qualified the School provides ongoing professional training for Lifeguards as required by the Royal Life Saving Society.
Our current lifeguarding shifts are full until the end of this academic year so the vacancies we are recruiting for will be to start in September 2026. During our busy term time programme, we require lifeguards to be on shift across the following periods and you would be expected to work a variety of shifts across them:
Mondays 3.15pm – 7.30pm
Tuesday 5.00pm – 7.00pm
Wednesdays 3.15pm – 7.30pm
Thursdays 4.30pm – 9.30pm
Fridays 3.15pm – 7.00pm
Saturdays 7.30am – 4.30pm
Sundays 8.00am – 8.30pm
Additionally, we have a growing holiday programme which provides further opportunities for work over the holiday periods and an opportunity to earn extra money!
St Hugh's is a highly regarded co-educational day and boarding prep school with 350 pupils between the ages of 3 and 13yrs. We are situated on a beautiful green campus of 40 acres in the South Oxfordshire countryside, only 25 minutes from Central Oxford.
To apply for this position, please complete and return the fully completed application form to recruitment@st-hughs.co.uk. This should include a supporting statement outlining the extent to which you meet our requirements as set out in the job description and person specification, and details of two referees, one of which should be a current or most recent employer. References and online social media checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to interview as part of KCSIE guidance.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and will be subject to the full safer recruitment process. Applications will be considered on receipt. We reserve the right to interview at any point during the recruitment process so early applications are encouraged. Successful applicants will be required to pass a Lifeguard Competency Test before any final decisions are made.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List), and other pre-employment screening including a check on the Secretary of State list of prohibited staff.